Creating a Successful AI Digital Art Business

Introduction

• Success Story: A shop made over six figures in profit within one year by selling AI-generated digital art.
• Changes and Opportunities: Newer versions of AI tools like Mid Journey have emerged, but the business model remains largely untapped.
• Cost: Start the business from anywhere with just $10.

Creating the Image

• Tool Used: Mid Journey, an AI image generator that converts text prompts into artwork.
• Process:
  1. Enter a text prompt describing the desired image.
  2. Modify the prompt for high-quality results.
  3. Package the image into a visually appealing listing.

Market Research

• Successful Artwork: Analyze what types of artwork sell well and their pricing.
• Example Shops:
  1. Antique White Art: Rustic, moody, vintage styles; over 31,000 sales making six figures in under a year.
  2. Another Shop: Similar styles, over 377,000 sales making over $33,000 per month.
  3. Lexington Prints: Newer shop with 14,000 sales in 4 months making close to $10,000 monthly.

Using Mid Journey

• Access: Join Mid Journey via their website and Discord server.
• Subscription: Free to try, $10/month for commercial rights.
• Generating Images:
  • Use specific text prompts and settings for better outcomes.
  • Adjust aspect ratios and stylization settings.
  • Upscale images for quality.
• Advanced Strategies:
  1. Exploring Concepts: Search existing styles on Mid Journey’s website to generate similar images.
  2. Public Domain Images: Reverse-engineer images with the describe command.

Preparing for Sale

• Image Resize: Adjust to popular aspect ratios (300 DPI resolution).
• Mockups:
  • Create professional mockups using Mid Journey.
  • Edit mockups in Photopea or Photoshop for a polished look.
• Listing on Etsy: Set up an Etsy shop (free 40 listings with a guide link) and upload artwork with mockups.
• File Management: Use Google Drive or Dropbox for large image files and provide download links.

Scaling the Business

• Print on Demand:
  • Platform: Printify integrates with Etsy for physical print sales.
  • Process: Design and publish directly to Etsy. Printify handles printing and shipping.
  • Premium Plan: Recommended for cheaper product costs and higher profit margins.

Final Tips

• Separate Shops: Consider separate shops for digital and physical products.
• Action and Resources: Links and free resources available to help get started.